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Securedata secures exclusive for world-leading anti-virus software

Johannesburg, 26 Nov 1998
Securedata has been awarded the exclusive sub-Saharan Africa distributorship for the award winning network server, anti-virus software developed by Trend Micro, a world leader in centrally managed virus protection.

This deal confirms Securedata`s position as an international specialist in the field of computer security. The software was declared the "Star Performer" in a comparison featured in international publication, InfoWorld. Second in the rating was Norton .

According to InfoWorld, the Trend Micro solution was flawless on virus detection, was easily administered and had the second lowest cost of ownership. InfoWorld considered accuracy of virus detection, ease of implementation, ease of administration, quality of support and low cost of ownership in comparing products from competing vendors.

In addition, Trend Micro was given the highest grading as a virus scanning and code monitoring package by Forrestor Research. The anti-virus software has been graded as twice as expedient as its nearest competitor.

The package includes web-based management, which enables the client to update from the Internet and access the latest information. It can identify malicious codes (those involved in viruses) and monitors codes in real time. A comprehensive virus wall for servers has also been developed and in most cases this will detect and disinfect a virus before it reaches a desktop.

The Trend Micro product range gives clients the confidence to manage any virus threat. Trend provides total virus control (TVC), automatic anti-virus management, automatic deployment of updates from the Internet and a centralised management facility.

The product is sold on an annual subscription basis and includes upgrades and service support, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Trend Micro has a browser-based administration tool and supports both NT and NetWare servers.

Evaluation copies of the award winning software can be downloaded from www.antivirus.com. Website visitors may also test-drive products online through Trend Micro`s Virtual Lab. SecureSoftware is a well-established division of Securedata selling market leading security products, including Core NetWatch, Trend anti-virus, anti-spamming and Internet filtering software.

Editors note

About Securedata

Securedata provides turnkey information systems security solutions. Products and services provided include: corporate anti-virus, anti-spamming and filtering solutions, secure Internet connections as a virtual ISP, firewall and secure router solutions, security consulting and training, conforming to BS7799 British standard for information security management, data recovery and media duplication, computer-related crime investigation and prosecution.

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro provides centrally controlled server-based virus protection. By protecting information that flows through file servers, e-mail servers and Internet gateways, Trend Micro helps major companies worldwide stop viruses from a central point before they ever reach the desktop. Trend Micro`s award-winning products have been chosen by multinationals such as Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Lotus Softswitch, Microsoft, Netscape, Oracle, Sun Microsystems as part of their server solutions.

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Editorial contacts

Faye Epstein
Pinnacle Communications
(011) 482-3579
faye@adcorp.co.za
Cherilyn Lang
SecureData
+27 11 257 8612
cherilynll@sd.co.za